Kathy L. Blankenship

Kathy Louise Blankenship, age 70, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Fountain Park Assisted Living and Memory Care, Bryan, Ohio with her loving family at her side. Kathy was an Licensed Practical Nurse for many years. She worked at the Defiance Hospital for a time, but spent the majority of her career serving the elderly of Williams and Defiance Counties at several nursing homes. She enjoyed watching soap operas, but nothing was more important to her than her family.

Kathy was born on June 8, 1955 in Defiance, Ohio, the daughter of Herschel L. and Donna J. (Rowan) Schweitzer. She graduated from Ayersville High School and earned her Associate Degree from Northwest State Community College.

Kathy is survived by her son, Andrew (Kay) Schweitzer, of Bowling Green; grandchildren, Kain and Kadin Schweitzer; great granddaughter, Angela Stevens; sister, Julia (Cliff) Canfield, of Montpelier; brothers, Steven Schweitzer and David (Myra) Schweitzer, both of Defiance; ten nieces and nephews; many great nieces and nephews and special friend, Janice Ray, of Defiance. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Angela Schutte; sister-in-law, Rhonda Schweitzer and a nephew, Dustin Coil.

The family will host a celebration of Kathy’s life at a later date. Her arrangements have been entrusted to Krill Funeral Service, Bryan, Ohio.

The family would like to thank Fountain Park and Elara Caring Hospice for their wonderful care of Kathy. Memorial donations are requested to Elara Caring Hospice.